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    Rareté (en. Rarity)

    /ʁaʁ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of what is uncommon.
    The rarity of this book makes it a collectible item.
    La rareté de ce livre en fait un objet de collection.
    Quality of what is exceptional and sought after.
    The rarity of this diamond increases its value.
    La rareté de ce diamant augmente sa valeur.
    Situation where something is not easily accessible.
    The rarity of water in this region poses many problems.
    La rareté de l'eau dans cette région pose de nombreux problèmes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'raritas', meaning 'quality of what is rare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a rare commodity
    A product that is hard to find.
    une denrée rare
    rare as a pearl
    Refers to an exceptional person or object.
    rare comme une perle
    due to the rarity
    To explain a lack or a low occurrence.
    en raison de la rareté

    Related Words

    rare
    That is not often encountered.
    rare
    rarefaction
    Process of decreasing density or quantity.
    rarefaction
    cultural rarity
    Unique character of a culture or a work.
    rareté culturelle

    Slang Meanings

    Rare to find, hard to access.
    This concert is truly a rarity, you have to go!
    Ce concert est vraiment une rareté, il faut y aller!
    An event or object that is so unique.
    His performance was a rarity, I had never seen it before.
    Sa performance était une rareté, je ne l'avais jamais vue auparavant.